Fulfilling the mandate of the faithful of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, who answered the Archpastoral Appeal of the Council of Bishops, the Consistory of the Church sent additional $20,000 to the Military Medical Clinical Center of the Western Region in Lviv, Ukraine.

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Antony, His Grace Bishop Daniel, President of the Consistory of the UOC of the USA and Very Rev. Fr. Bazyl Zawierucha of the Dormition of the Birth-Giver of God Ukrainian Orthodox parish in Northampton, PA and Provost of St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary recently traveled to Western Ukraine in order to administer entrance tests to prospective seminarians of St. Sophia Seminary, used the opportunity of being in Lviv and visited the medical facility of Ukrainian Armed Forces.

About 200 wounded Ukrainian soldiers became recipients of about $150,000 since the beginning of war in Ukraine. This time around about 40 soldiers received financial help, provided by the clergy and faithful of the Church. Speaking to the bedridden soldiers, Bishop Daniel offered prayers and words of assurance of continued prayers of the entire UOC of the USA for the quick and peaceful resolution to the armed conflict.

Numerous soldiers, who received the aid, at first expressed hesitance to receive such a gift, as they felt that others might need it before they can become recipients, especially in times of medical and economic difficulties. Sergeant Alex, who lost two arms and a leg, being supported by his wife, expressed most sincere gratitude to the entire Church for giving help to those in need. He was quite surprised that the Church can actually give and not only collect!

Leaving the medical facility, both Bishop Daniel and Fr. Bazyl Zawierucha thanked the medical personnel of the Military Medical Clinical Center of the Western Region in Lviv for their dedication and professional courtesy extended to the needs of those who sacrifice their lives for their homeland.